US-Iran-Israel crisis: who are the main players?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 28, 2026 at 10:44 AM

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Following failed negotiations and a crackdown on mass protests in Iran, the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Key players in this escalating crisis include the United States, Israel, and Iran. Former US President Donald Trump previously adopted a hard-line stance against Iran, implementing a "maximum pressure" strategy to weaken the country economically and diplomatically. In 2018, he withdrew the US from the international agreement on Iran's nuclear program. During recent mass protests in Iran, Trump warned of severe consequences if authorities harmed protestors. These actions have contributed to the current tensions and military actions in the region.

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United States ×280% Israel ×280% Donald Trump ×490% Iran ×690%

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us-iran-israel crisis 100% strikes 70% maximum pressure 60% mass protests 60% nuclear programme 60% islamic republic 50% negotiations 50% sanctions 50% international agreement 40%

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